Vincent brought this to dinner.
The original and still the best
[Categories Spain, Rioja, Tempranillo]
Spain
Campo Viejo, 2013
Shane Bartley brought this as well as Ae, Anji & Sophie. Robbie and Valerie joined us too for Lunch.
A nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
The Campo is as reliable as ever.
Santa Cruz de Alpera 2014 Red
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Red table wine from Spain a Grenache / Syrah blend.
Appellation of Origin Almansa (http://denominacion-origen-almansa.com/)
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Marquis de Riscal, Sauvignon Blanc, 2013
I like their Reds and this Sauvignon was a first – crisp and clean.
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Santa Cruz de Alpera 2014
White wine from Verdejo grapes. Good table wine.
Appellation of Origin Almansa (http://denominacion-origen-almansa.com/)
La Source Chateau Vignelaure Rose 2014, Privat Cava 2015, Lunch at Ballymaloe
Richard, Marcie, Amy, Ross & Amber joined Lesley and I for lunch at Ballymaloe. No Prosecco but this was a deliciously subtle alternative, tasting of freshly plucked Peaches.
http://www.altaalella.cat/en/privat-reserva/
It took a bit of convincing but we finally agreed on a Rose and this one shone on the list. No longer an Irish owned Vineyard, but still as good as ever. Crisp, fresh and good company to the excellent table d’hote at Ballymaloe.
A nice touch.
Castillo de Eneriz, Navarra
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A pot luck – y dip from the 2016 wineonline.ie offer.
Nice dry fruity garancha that will make your lips red.
